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Graduation

Celebrating the Class of 2025

On Thursday, 20th November 2025, we honour the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our graduating students. Graduation is more than a ceremony, it is a proud milestone marking the culmination of your academic journey and the beginning of new opportunities. As you prepare to step into the next chapter, we celebrate your success and the bright future that lies ahead.

Graduation 2024 Highlights

How to Don Your Gown and Cap

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduation is held at the Life Centre, Wapping Road, Bradford BD3 0EQ.

Gowning and photography open from 3pm, ceremony beings at 6pm.

There is a car park onsite which is on a first come first served basis. If there are no spaces left, you are able to park on Wapping Road.

You should wear material that is non-slip as this will prevent your gown from slipping. We recommend avoiding satin or silky fabric.

You are required to wear a cap and gown to graduate. Which can be ordered from Marston Events, to pick up on the day. For any queries about ordering. Please contact Marston Events (09:00-17:00 Mon-Fri).

Yes! You will be able to hire Graduation attire onsite.

We expect each ceremony to last up to 90 minutes.

Yes! You will be able to take pictures and pay on Graduation Day without having booked online. 

We will shortly be in touch with graduates due to receive their certificates.

To ensure that you receive your certificate, please make sure that your contact details are up to date on our system.

If you believe that you details may be out of date, please email [email protected]

To avoid disturbing other guests, we recommend you take any pictures/videos from your seats. We also kindly ask you to take pictures/videos without the flash turned on. 

Please don’t hesitate to approach a member of staff should you need help with anything at all. 

Yes! You can turn up to the venue and book on. However, we cannot guarantee guest spaces will be available.

View our galleries and watch live ceremonies

Graduation News

Bradford College Awards Two New Honorary Fellowships

  11 months

As part of Graduation 2024, we awarded the title of Bradford College ‘Honorary Fellow’ to two outstanding, new individuals. Honorary Fellowship is a special title recognising a distinguished individual’s outstanding contributions to society or their specific field. The recipient receives their title due to outstanding achievement, as opposed to needing to meet a specific set […]

Bradford College Celebrates Hundreds of New Graduates at Graduation 2024

  11 months

Today, Bradford College Higher Education students celebrated their hard work and academic achievement as they graduated at Bradford’s ‘LIFE Centre’. The day was split across two special ceremonies as our latest set of success stories donned their cap and gown in front of family, friends, and VIP guests. Speaking proudly to a full audience, Chris […]

Bradford College Graduation Celebrates Over 400 Degree Graduates

  2 years

With 400 Bradford College students celebrating their achievements, the day was split across two ceremonies with students donning caps and gowns with family and friends.